Universe and Galaxies Quiz

Which component of the universe contains all other components listed below and would have the greatest mass?

• Solar system

• Nebula

• Galaxy

• Planetary System

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When a mass of hydrogen has enough density, it begins to fuse the hydrogen atoms together. This produces heat and light. What is this classified as?

• nebula

• star

• galaxy

• planet

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Which galaxy is the largest in the local group?

• Milky Way

• Andromeda

• Triangulum

• Le Gentil

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The most commonly accepted theory that explains the beginning of our known universe is the -

• Theory of Evolution
• Big Bang Theory
• Cell Theory
• Blackhole theory

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Galaxies are spread throughout the entire universe. What are the 3 most common types of galaxies?

• Spiral Galaxies, Regular Galaxies, and Lliptical Galaxies

• Spiral Galaxies, Irregular Galaxies, and Elliptical Galaxies

•  Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Spiral Galaxies

• Milky Way, Elliptical Galaxies, and Irregular Galaxies

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular
• Irrational

What type of galaxy is this?

• Irregular

• Elliptical

• Spiral

• It isn't a galaxy

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What type of galaxy is pictured?

• Spiral Galaxy
• Elliptical Galaxy
• Irregular Galaxy

What type of galaxy is this?

• Spiral
• Elliptical
• Irregular 
• Irrational

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Most scientists believe the Big Bang Theory explains which of the following questions?

• How our planets and moons formed

• How our universe began

• How the sun turns hydrogen into helium

• How fast light travels through space

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